MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,041 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play inner seal leaking (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
Little reserve travel in parking brake lever.
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play rear propshaft u/j.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering damper mounting loose
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering damper mounting loose
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre perished/split on inner side wall
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/r tyre inner sise wall cracking
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C529 BNX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C529 BNX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C529 BNX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C529 BNX safe to buy?
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